Author Archives: Paul Stanbridge

1. Senior Consultant Information Technology Assurance

   2012/11/21 10:09 am Comments Off on Senior Consultant Information Technology Assurance

   Our client, an international top rated accountancy and advisory firm, is looking for an Information Technology Audit Consultant to join a team working on a wide ranging portfolio of clients, including both commercial clients, and public sector bodies based in either London or Birmingham.

   Responsibilities:

   • Working with other team members to plan and carry out IT Audits and IT Security assessments.
   • Liaising with clients over assignment planning and debriefs.
   • Writing up draft reports for senior managers

   Requirements:

   • A sound IT background, preferably with an IT based degree
   • Audit experience is required, with a relevant audit qualification, such as CISA.
   • A confident personality, with the ability to work well as a team member, and also the ability to liaise directly with clients to present reports and findings.

2. Senior Manager Information Technology Assurance

   10:04 am Comments Off on Senior Manager Information Technology Assurance

   Our client, an international top rated accountancy and advisory firm, is looking for a senior technical Auditor (probably someone working at an Audit Manager level) based in London or Birmingham.  Working closely with the Senior Management Team, you will have direct responsibility for a team of auditors, covering a portfolio of clients across the South East of England. This role offers a unique development opportunity to work alongside the line Partner on Business Development projects, and for the right candidate, the possibility to move upwards towards Partnership. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE THE COMMERCIAL AND TECHNICAL APTITUDE FOR PARTNERSHIP THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU.

   Responsibilities

   Management of a wide ranging portfolio of clients, including public sector bodies, and large commercial clients.

   Working in conjunction with the Partner on business development strategy including involvement in preparing proposals and presentations.

   Direct managerial responsibility for a team of auditors

   Scoping and planning of audits for your team, as well as directly participating in some aspects of the audits.

   Requirements

   • Probably currently an Audit Manager (although Senior Managers are also welcome you should possess sound technical audit background with an IT Audit qualification such as CISA.
   • Strong commercial acumen.
   • Ideally have a wide range of client exposure and contacts, ideally from a consultancy background.
   • Some previous experience of working on client proposals as part of a business development team.

3. IT Auditor – Infrastructure

   2012/11/06 12:10 pm Comments Off on IT Auditor – Infrastructure

   Working within an independent function that reports directly to the CEO, this role involves anticipating, identifying and managing risks across the business. This role would suit someone with a background in technology audit and comprehensive knowledge of the infrastructure of large investment institutions in financial services.

   Responsibilities:

   • Extensive experience in technology audit across different functions
   • Using practice to assist in working towards strategic audit objectives/goals in those areas of accountability.
   • Building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and customers to facilitate the audit function.
   • Routinely using critical analysis to inform audit practice and advise customers.
   • A thorough knowledge of current theory, practice and advances.

   Requirements:

   • Degree level or equivalent experience with professional accreditation.
   • Works collaboratively with excellent communication skills.
   • Using critical analysis to inform practice while retaining a view of the overall aims of the business.
   • An ability to distil information and make concise decisions when faced with competing priorities.
   • Experience in capital markets, related technologies and associated risks gained in a similar organisation.

4. Audit Manager – Wealth Management, London

   2012/10/30 10:59 am Comments Off on Audit Manager – Wealth Management, London

   This post would suit someone with a background covering a broad range of audit experience within wealth management. As part of the routine duties the role will involve evaluating business divisions to ensure compliance and financial targets are met and strategic and operational objectives.

   The role is based within an independent team reporting directly to the Risk Committee and Chairman of the Board. With an exemplary track record in reporting, planning and performing audits, you will leverage these skills across the Wealth Management businesses covering both the UK and Jersey.

   Responsibilities

   – Assessing and analysing key risks, including: compliance, know-your-client, legal, money-laundering, operational and suitability. Evaluating the effectiveness of the controls addressing the key risks.

   – Providing solutions to issues identified that are innovative and practical. Preparing clear reports on findings for senior management at local, functional, group and global levels.

   – Monitoring developments within risk profiles

   – Providing input for planning sessions.

   Skills

   – A background in audit with thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements and expectations.

   – Sound knowledge of key risks in wealth management; their controls and how best to manage them.

   – A fluent English speaker, you will have excellent communication skills and experience in presenting to senior management, providing recommendations and opinions. You will work well in a team in addition to having experience leading audits for specific tasks.

5. Internal Audit Credit Risk – Senior Manager

   2012/10/23 3:52 pm Comments Off on Internal Audit Credit Risk – Senior Manager

   Leading the Credit Risk Audit team in the UK and liaising with global counterparties….

   This role would suit someone with strong experience of counterparty credit risk, either as an auditor or as a credit risk analyst with report writing ability or previous audit / controls experience.

   As part of the team completing the annual audit, the role will involve reporting to the Board Audit Committee and senior management; providing recommendations for areas of improvement and evaluation of the risk monitoring process and its capability.

   The successful candidate will also advise on credit risk across Internal Audit and act as ‘knowledge expert’ to the financial markets teams on products relating to credit risk. You will also have the opportunity to gain exposure of operational market and liquidity risk. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in these areas.

   An understanding of Basel 2/3, BIPRU, credit risk modelling. (Internal Models, Stress Testing, CVA (Credit Valuation adjustment) Stress Testing, back testing) would be useful.

   You must have excellent communication, including report writing, and team working skills, and be able to build successful working relationships across the Global risk function.

6. Internal Audit VP – Operations, Financial Services

   2012/10/09 4:07 pm Comments Off on Internal Audit VP – Operations, Financial Services

   High level role working on a the complex Financial Services operations focusing on systemic risk issues.

   This role covers a high risk division requiring a subtle audit approach and sensitive relationship management skills.

   The successful candidate will have a background in Banking, Asset Management or Insurance, and have a thorough knowledge of dealing with complex operations in the middle and back office. High levels of energy and enthusiasm as well as the ability to sell audit concepts as well as conduct the audits is essential.

   You will be the lead Auditor for this business stream and support the larger audit group on on issues in the asset management business.

7. Senior Capital Markets, Audit Manager

   2012/09/27 5:11 pm Comments Off on Senior Capital Markets, Audit Manager

   This post is based in the Global Banking and Markets (GBM) division, for a major Tier 1 Institution, which delivers award winning finance, risk management and investment solutions to corporations, financial institutions and governments worldwide. You will be working as a Manager in a pooled team of auditors, providing the assurances and controls which the business needs to deliver a Portfolio of Award winning products to the market.

   The audit team delivers product-based front-to-back audits, mirroring the Markets, Coverage and Origination and Global Portfolio businesses as well as functional audits of key support areas such as Finance, Risk and Operations. As part of a team of over 100 based across Europe, the UK and Asia, you will have the opportunity for some travel, as well as the potential for career development both within the Group Internal Audit function, and the wider business. Within GBM, opportunities are available for candidates with audit experience and/or relevant knowledge of Markets, Banking or Risk Operations, and Finance within an Investment Bank.

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead and participate in audits within an assigned business unit, in line with Group Internal Audit standards and procedures
   • Deliver individual audits as the team leader
   • Foster proactive and professional relationships with the business, providing robust and challenging insight on business risk and control processes
   • Lead and manage audit teams from a pooled team of auditors
   • Initiate and carry out fieldwork as required

   Candidate Requirements

   • Audit experience or relevant knowledge of Markets, Banking or Risk, Operations and Finance within a complex Financial Services business
   • Experience of managing relationships in a business
   • Related business specific product and technical knowledge
   • High level knowledge of banking and financial services business processes
   • Finance, banking, accounting, audit or risk management qualification
   • Experience of leading team projects desirable

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8. Senior Consultant, IT Audit

   2012/09/25 4:39 pm Comments Off on Senior Consultant, IT Audit

   A leading Consultancy has an opportunity for senior consultant in IT Audit with a background in either applications or infrastructure reviews

   This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has recently completed or is progressing through an IT audit qualification.

   – Excellent communication and relationship building skills as the role requires liaising with a broad range of clients across the South East.

   – Provide support and assistance to senior staff

   Applicants will have the opportunity for travel (flexible, depending on your requirements).

    

    

9. Senior Manager, IT Audit

   4:37 pm Comments Off on Senior Manager, IT Audit

   A leading Consultancy has an opportunity for a senior manager in IT Audit with a background in applications or infrastructure review.

   – Excellent communication and relationship building skills as the role requires liaising with a broad range of clients across the South East with some national travel required.

   – Proven experience managing and developing an IT audit function and team.

    

10. Ops Risk Analyst – Fixed Income

    11:33 am Comments Off on Ops Risk Analyst – Fixed Income

    A European Bank has an opportunity for a candidate with a big 4 background or in a similar controls role to lead permanent Operational risks within the Fixed Income department in the front office, sitting on the trading floor, with a focus on Credit products.

    This is an excellent position for someone looking to secure their first move to industry or moving from an audit, risk, controls role into a front office environment.

    – Banking experience and a basic understanding of front office product flows are essential.
    – Good communication and relationship building skills are essential as the role requires daily liaison with senior front office staff.